Were some of Caravaggio’s most famous paintings directly influenced by the figures on Rome’s Fontana delle Tartarughe?
The Peaceable Kingdom paintings by Edward Hicks are among the most widely celebrated icons of American folk art today — and this one has an intriguing detail
American Folk Art specialist Sallie Glover explains why this small landscape painting gives us a rare insight into the life of the artist
An introduction to the Outsider artist taking the art world by storm
American Folk and Outsider Art specialist Cara Zimmerman profiles the artists aspiring collectors should know about
From an Assyrian relief to a record-breaking swan decoy, the lots sold at Christie’s that have captivated our specialists
Well-known alumni, including Jussi Pylkkänen, Tobias Meyer and Jennifer Roberts, explain how it helped to launch their careers
Christie’s UK Chairman Orlando Rock tell us more about this highly detailed souvenir, sculpted from fruitwood and aimed at Grand Tourists
Explore key British artists from the 19th century to the present day, offered across four sales of Modern British Art and British Impressionism in London
Why would this vase, made in St Petersburg by Russia’s Imperial Porcelain Factory, feature Emperor Franz I of Austria? Specialist Margo Oganesian explains
Expert insights on an artist who arrived in the second wave of Pre-Raphaelites, and who sought to re-enchant a wearied world
Nine points for lovers of timeworn statuary to consider — from Venetian vs Florentine foundries to patina and whether or not to polish
Discover an Assyrian gypsum relief, a Roman marble torso of Hercules, plus works by Hammershøi, Régnier, Courbet and more
Come with us to to Copenhagen to learn more about the contemplative scenes painted in muted tones by this Danish artist, whose works rarely come to market
Ahead of Christie’s inaugural European Paintings auction on 31 October, Arne Everwijn discusses Courbet’s radical nudes
Discover the very best of art and luxury with an array of works to be offered during Hong Kong Autumn Auctions
As London becomes the centre of the art world, eight leading figures offer their expert tips for getting the most out of the week
A series of guides to some of the most important artists we offer at auction
Specialist Sarah Reynolds on the women whose work made waves in Victorian Britain, from Emma Sandys to Laura, Lady Alma-Tadema
Artists, patrons and critics have argued for centuries over the right way to frame a painting. Ultimately, it’s a matter of personal taste, says Andrew Graham-Dixon
Great works of art, magnificent jewels, exquisite watches, rare wines and more that have thrilled us in the half-century since Christie’s opened its doors in Geneva
Dan Davies takes centre stage in the saleroom as he learns the fine art of auctioneering at Christie’s
A series of exclusive Christies.com films in which artists invite us into their studios to discuss their work
The hottest exhibitions in new and emerging art destinations across the globe this summer, from Wu Guangzhong in Singapore to Marina Abramovic in Bangkok
Our London private sales exhibition Sacred Noise traces the history of religious painting and its legacy in modern and contemporary art
Malcolm Cossons looks at the resurgence of cross-collecting, canvassing the opinions of leading art world figures ahead of this month's Masterpiece London
Christie’s most ambitious offering of Western art to date adds to strong performance in 18 sales across six days
He is best known for his images of an idealised America, yet the New England artist’s work was more nuanced than is often understood
‘Live like a Rockefeller’ and explore the masterpieces and family treasures to be offered in the historic sales in New York
Three paintings that chart the changing roles of women in Belle Époque Paris — all offered in New York on 18 April